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The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Kia Forte
EPA MPG:
34 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
34 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2022 Forte is more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2022 Kia Forte has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2022 Kia Forte has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2022 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
This Car
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Kia Forte
Kia Forte
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Kia vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
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Engine Minor
NA
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NA
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Engine Cooling
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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NA
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NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
NA
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NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
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2005
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2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Powertrain
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2001
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2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Engine Minor
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2001
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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
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2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
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2019*
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2020
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2021
NA
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NA
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2024
2025
Engine Electrical
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2001
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2007
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2009
2010*
NA
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NA
2012
NA
2013
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2014*
NA
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NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
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2024
2025
Transmission Major
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2001
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Drive System
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2001
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
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NA
2012
NA
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NA
2014*
NA
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NA
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NA
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2019*
NA
2020
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2021
NA
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NA
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2024
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Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Exhaust
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
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2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
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2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
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2006
2007
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2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Brakes
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Build Quality
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2001
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
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2025
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
2019*
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
NA
2011
NA
2012
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2013
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2014*
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2019*
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2020
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2021
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2022
NA
2023
2024
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
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2007
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2010*
NA
2011
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2012
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2013
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2014*
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2019*
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2020
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2021
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2022
NA
2023
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
STEERING
May 05, 2022
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
What should you do:
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V304000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
30
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